12th Annual Membership Awards Exhibition Big Splash 2009 August 15 - September 15, 2009 Judge of Awards Statement It was a privilege to judge the Saint Louis Watercolor Society's annual "Big Splash". It was also a pleasure working with the Exhibit Co-Chairs, Bill Curtis and Mary Mosblech along with the other members of the organization. Their extremely organized and professional support made my task much easier. It is always exciting to explore new work and meet fellow artists around the region. I truly enjoy the selection process as well as being able to give recognition to a number of quality pieces submitted for adjudication. My goal for this exhibition was to recognize a body of work that reflects the overall array of stylistic submissions rather than a narrow genre of work that reflects a particular philosophical stance or movement within the region. As a judge and as an educator, it is my custom, when evaluating artwork, to take a neutral stance that may be different from my own personal artistic pursuits or desires. I concentrate on the structure and content of each piece and the visual ideas it encompasses. When judging each piece I looked for a combination of quality drawing, color, and value along with skillful handling of the media. Strong composition is a critical element in any painting, realistic or abstract. To me good art asks questions or encourages the viewer to ask questions or to ponder on a particular arena of thought. The pieces selected for recognition spoke to me and fulfilled my overall goals of quality and content while representing a wide range of styles. The top selected piece by Linda Meyer was a very challenging work with vitality and wonderful energy throughout the content and composition. The second place award by Janet Doll possessed superb drawing, great value with deft handling of the media. Finally, the third place award by Shirley Nachtried was a gem with wonderful rich color enhanced with quality drawing and value. Overall, I was very pleased with the quality of the exhibit submissions. There were some weaknesses in drawing, technique or use of color, but all showed strength and development toward a personal vision and style. I hope everyone will take home a positive feeling and a sense of personal accomplishment for completing this necessary step in the process of refining their artistic growth and are already making plans for the next exhibit. - Nicholas Kyle Nicholas Kyle, an artist and educator, extensively explores a variety of mixed media. Color has always been a central theme in his work. His work has been in thirty-two solo exhibitions and over sixty group shows. Collections include the State Art Collection of Oklahoma, Kirkpatrick Museum, Tinnin Fine Arts Center, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum and the Nestle Purina Corporate Collection. Gallery representations include the M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa; the Locus Gallery, St. Louis; Gallery 219, Tubac and Chicago. He has served as juror for numerous state and regional art exhibitions in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. A partial list includes: Young Talent in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Art Festival Oklahoma, Oklahoma Watercolor Association, Parsons Festival of the Arts, Miami Arts Festival, and most recently the juror for MOAK Four State Exhibit at the Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, Missouri. He received a BA in Art from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MA in Painting from Purdue University. He retired as Chair of the Art Department at Missouri Southern State University in August 2008 after 43 years of teaching. He received the Governor's Art Award for Oklahoma, an Award of Excellence from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, the National Art Teacher of the Year in the Disney American Teacher Awards, the Oklahoma Art Teacher of the Year, and is listed in Who's Who and Who's Who Among American Teachers and serves on the Governing Board of the Spiva Center for the Arts. John DenHouter is an associate professor of art Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, teaching painting, drawing, and design. He earned a master's degree in medical illustration from the University of Michigan as well as a MFA in painting from Eastern Michigan University. His work has been exhibited regionally and nationally in numerous group and solo exhibitions as well as appearing in New American Paintings.
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12th Annual Membership Awards Exhibition Big Splash 2009
August 15 - September 15, 2009
Judge of Awards Statement
It was a privilege to judge the Saint Louis Watercolor Society's annual "Big Splash". It was also a pleasure working with the Exhibit Co-Chairs, Bill Curtis and Mary Mosblech along with the other members of the organization. Their extremely organized and professional support made my task much easier.
It is always exciting to explore new work and meet fellow artists around the region. I truly enjoy the selection process as well as being able to give recognition to a number of quality pieces submitted for adjudication. My goal for this exhibition was to recognize a body of work that reflects the overall array of stylistic submissions rather than a narrow genre of work that reflects a particular philosophical stance or movement within the region.
As a judge and as an educator, it is my custom, when evaluating artwork, to take a neutral stance that may be different from my own personal artistic pursuits or desires. I concentrate on the structure and content of each piece and the visual ideas it encompasses. When judging each piece I looked for a combination of quality drawing, color, and value along with skillful handling of the media. Strong composition is a critical element in any painting, realistic or abstract. To me good art asks questions or encourages the viewer to ask questions or to ponder on a particular arena of thought.
The pieces selected for recognition spoke to me and fulfilled my overall goals of quality and content while representing a wide range of styles. The top selected piece by Linda Meyer was a very challenging work with vitality and wonderful energy throughout the content and composition. The second place award by Janet Doll possessed superb drawing, great value with deft handling of the media. Finally, the third place award by Shirley Nachtried was a gem with wonderful rich color enhanced with quality drawing and value.
Overall, I was very pleased with the quality of the exhibit submissions. There were some weaknesses in drawing, technique or use of color, but all showed strength and development toward a personal vision and style. I hope everyone will take home a positive feeling and a sense of personal accomplishment for completing this necessary step in the process of refining their artistic growth and are already making plans for the next exhibit.
- Nicholas Kyle
Nicholas Kyle, an artist and educator, extensively explores a variety of mixed media. Color has always been a central theme in his work. His work has been in thirty-two solo exhibitions and over sixty group shows. Collections include the State Art Collection of Oklahoma, Kirkpatrick Museum, Tinnin Fine Arts Center, the Mabee-Gerrer Museum and the Nestle Purina Corporate Collection. Gallery representations include the M.A. Doran Gallery, Tulsa; the Locus Gallery, St. Louis; Gallery 219, Tubac and Chicago.
He has served as juror for numerous state and regional art exhibitions in Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri. A partial list includes: Young Talent in Oklahoma, Oklahoma Visual Arts Coalition, Individual Artists of Oklahoma, Art Festival Oklahoma, Oklahoma Watercolor Association, Parsons Festival of the Arts, Miami Arts Festival, and most recently the juror for MOAK Four State Exhibit at the Springfield Museum of Art in Springfield, Missouri.
He received a BA in Art from the University of Central Oklahoma and an MA in Painting from Purdue University. He retired as Chair of the Art Department at Missouri Southern State University in August 2008 after 43 years of teaching. He received the Governor's Art Award for Oklahoma, an Award of Excellence from the Oklahoma Foundation for Excellence, the National Art Teacher of the Year in the Disney American Teacher Awards, the Oklahoma Art Teacher of the Year, and is listed in Who's Who and Who's Who Among American Teachers and serves on the Governing Board of the Spiva Center for the Arts.
John DenHouter is an associate professor of art Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, teaching painting, drawing, and design. He earned a master's degree in medical illustration from the University of Michigan as well as a MFA in painting from Eastern Michigan University. His work has been exhibited regionally and nationally in numerous group and solo exhibitions as well as appearing in New American Paintings.
The Saint Louis Watercolor Society wishes to thank the St. Peters Community and Arts Center for generously inviting us to exhibit our twelfth annual membership show. We especially wish to thank Cynthia DuBois, Recreational Leader, and all the staff and volunteers for their assistance and support in this endeavor.
A very special Thank You to our exhibit chair, Kathleen Bromm, and all the members who helped to make this a beautiful exhibit.
For manning the receiving tables: Judy Brown, Vera Clark, Kathleen Luepke, Maggie McCarthy, Linda Meyer, Rosie Phillips, Mary Riney, Phyllis Roewe, Mary Anne Salsich, Jeanne Thomas, Sherris Welsh.
For their excellent installation: Kathleen and Lou Bromm, William Curtis, Mirka Fette', Jewel George, Jane Hogg, Maggie and Dennis McCarthy, Linda Meyer, Mary Mosblech, Rosie Phillips, Barbara Wagamon, Karl Zickler.
For refreshments and hospitality: Jane Hogg, Gene O'Hara, Doris Schwartz, Betty Siems.
For publication and title cards: Mary Mosblech and Beverly Lake Hoffman.
The Saint Louis Watercolor Society was formed in 1996 by a small group of area artists for the purpose of providing educational opportunities to artists who are interested in water media and to exhibit water media to the public. From the original charter group of seven members, the membership grew to about 250 members.
Regular monthly membership meetings are held 9 times per year with educational demonstrations and lectures by area guest artists. Meetings are open to members, prospective members and guests.
In addition, nationally known guest artists conduct week long workshops at the Maria Center.
Exhibitions of members' artwork are held at: Creative Art Gallery, CJ Muggs Restaurant in Webster Groves, First Bank (Manchester at Wiedeman) and St Peters Community and Art Center
A newsletter The Cold Press Papers, is published and distributed to members and to the public via select locations. We are on the web, so please visit up at www.stlws.org.
Juror's Choice Award $375 Saint Louis Watercolor Society Workshop
Linda Meyer Corinthian Columns
$300 Winsor Newton Set Janet Doll
The Collector
$50 SLWS Knittel Award Kathy Hays Paris Hotel
$150 ArtMart Brush Set Shirley Nachtrieb Main Street Barrel
$50 SLWS Giudicy Award Kathleen Bromm Chair in the Attic
$132 Art Mart Brush Set Terri Myer
Deep in the Jungle
$50 Cheap Joe's Gift Certificate Jeanne Thomas
A May Day
$112 Holbein Paint Set Linda Wilmes
Lafayette Park Bridge
$50 Jerry's Artarama Certificate Jane Hogg
At the Beach
$80 Richeson Paint Set Gloria Gewinner-Ide
Red Door
$40 Creative Catalyst Certificate Diane Edgar
La Fenice
$80 Richeson Paint Set William Curtis
My Space
$40 Creative Catalyst Certificate Mary Riney Snowbound
$55 Art Mart brush set Maggie Zografakis Splashing Waves
$50 Blick's gift certificate Rosemary Miesner
Serenity
$50 Graffica gift certificate Harry Richman Inner Passage
Honorable Mention, Richeson Kathy Rotert
Farmers Market
Honorable Mention, CJ Tote Caroline Heck
Poppi
Honorable Mention. Richeson Elizabeth Concannon
Planning Room
Honorable Mention, CJ's Apron Gloria Goellne
Pier II
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